It will be three years in August since Spicers and 3M announced the formation of their alliance in Australia. Spicers says the partnership with market leader 3M continues to deliver growth opportunities thanks to the diverse, innovative, and high quality 3M product portfolio. With stock on the floor the Spicers team has embraced the 3M range, from print and wrap products, to signage and reflective solutions, through to paint protection, architectural and decorative films.
“Customers love our 3M range and that is one of the reasons we have introduced our new Cut Colour Competition, to reward them for their everyday purchases,” says Wayne Hood, Spicers Sign and Display portfolio manager. “We also purposely made the voucher component of the competition per region, to give people even more chances to win $250 or $1,000, potentially four times.”
One of the stand out ranges included in the competition is the new and innovative 3M 180MC series featuring a non-visible micro comply air release technology with a low initial tack for easier installation. Spicers says it is ideal for applications up to ten years outdoor on flat surfaces, compound curves, and deeper channels alike.
The 3M 180MC series is a show-case of 84 colours, and is designed for most types of signs and graphics.
Spicers has also found customers particularly like 3M’s 680CR reflective series, which is also part of the competition. “It makes sense really – it is easy to print on, to apply and to remove if you need to. It lasts up to nine years, so it is great value for money. It is flexible and you can apply it to all sorts of surfaces,” comments Hood. “And of course, it is stocked nationally in our 9 warehouses – so it is available when you want it, how you want it.”
Aside from vinyls, 3M’s range of Knifeless Tape products are heavily sought after. A purpose-designed range of cutting tools for graphic films, Knifeless Tape cuts quickly, seamlessly, and effortlessly without the need for a blade, leaving a smooth finish on straight or curved edges. “We think it has become a kit-essential for any professional vinyl film installer,” says Hood.
Spicers says that with these and more products on offer from itself and 3M, it is clear that it is the customers that are reaping the benefits of the alliance, and will continue to do so.
Here is a snapshot of 3M's outstanding product offering
Reflective Solutions: Contact your local Spicers rep to take a look at the comprehensive but easy‐ to‐read brochure on the 3M reflective range. It includes info on the 3200, 3800, 3900, 4000, 7900, 983, 997, 680 and 1170 series, Reflect on that.
Vehicle Graphic Solutions: Spicers stock an array of 3M 1080 series wrap films in gloss, matt and brushed metal. Spicers says that with enticing colours on offer such as Hot Rod Red, Dragon Fire and Green Envy, users will be tempted to use more than one. The range includes paint protection films and application tapes.
Signage Solutions: This section incorporates a range of opaque and translucent graphic films in an extensive palette of colours and shades (as well as transparent). Also includes the 7725, 180MC, 3630, 3730 and 50 series. Spicers says users will be spoilt for choice.
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